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Gratitude Discussion Group

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Nov 24, 2018

Hi everyone! Just before Thanksgiving @michellegraffradford posted a blog called Gratitude Changes Everything. She suggested three techniques to help incorporate gratitude into our daily lives:


  • Start the Day with Gratitude (before getting up think of three people you are grateful for)

  • Maintain a Gratitude Journal to record times when you are grateful

  • Count Blessings – not sheep! (Review the day and remember moments of gratitude)


Her blogpost was so inspiring that a lot of us decided we wanted to form a Gratitude Group to keep the attitude of gratitude going. The blogpost area is not an ideal space for a big discussion group so I am moving the discussion over here to the “Just Want to Talk” Group. Let’s use this space to share and discuss our Gratitude Journey. I’m going to suggest that we each try to take a minute from the day and post here what has made us feel thankful today. It can be as small as a stranger’s smile on the bus or as large as fulfilling a major life dream – or anywhere in between. We can also discuss how we are doing with the three techniques. Sometimes it is easier to form new habits with support from others.

Michelle's full blogpost is at the link below. You may want to review it or print it out to help get started!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed/gratitude-changes-everything/
I look forward to hearing from others in the Gratitude Group and to having others join us here! Thanks to those who already shared great stories. If you haven't yet, what gratitude will you share today?!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

lioness | @lioness | Dec 27, 2018
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@lioness I want to get a vcr. I haven't started looking, but I'm hoping there is still such a thing on Amazon. We have so many Disney movies I'd love our grandchildren to see!

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@jodeej Good luck in finding one

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jodeej | @jodeej | Dec 27, 2018
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There are also VHS/DVD combination boxes you can buy. Here is an example from Amazon. I have seen them less expensive in stores.

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@hopeful33250 I think one of the combos would be great. Then we can watch either on it.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 27, 2018
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@hopeful33250 I think one of the combos would be great. Then we can watch either on it.

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Yes, exactly, @jodeej

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Dec 27, 2018

My aunt is 87 years old. The Thursday before Christmas she fell - broke her femur and shattered her wrist when she tried to break the fall. She lives 9 hours away from me, but I've been checking on her every day by phone. Today her daughter told me that she's been moved from the hospital to rehab, her bloodwork is stable and she's regaining some mobility. Best of all, she asked them to send in the physical therapist so she can get started on whatever it takes for her to get well enough to go home. Today I am grateful that even though her leg and wrist are broken, her spirit is not! What a role model she is!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 27, 2018
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My aunt is 87 years old. The Thursday before Christmas she fell - broke her femur and shattered her wrist when she tried to break the fall. She lives 9 hours away from me, but I've been checking on her every day by phone. Today her daughter told me that she's been moved from the hospital to rehab, her bloodwork is stable and she's regaining some mobility. Best of all, she asked them to send in the physical therapist so she can get started on whatever it takes for her to get well enough to go home. Today I am grateful that even though her leg and wrist are broken, her spirit is not! What a role model she is!

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@debbraw Great news!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 27, 2018
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My aunt is 87 years old. The Thursday before Christmas she fell - broke her femur and shattered her wrist when she tried to break the fall. She lives 9 hours away from me, but I've been checking on her every day by phone. Today her daughter told me that she's been moved from the hospital to rehab, her bloodwork is stable and she's regaining some mobility. Best of all, she asked them to send in the physical therapist so she can get started on whatever it takes for her to get well enough to go home. Today I am grateful that even though her leg and wrist are broken, her spirit is not! What a role model she is!

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@debbraw I like her spunk! Sending you and gentle hugs, and she will be on the road to recovery quickly.
Ginger

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Dec 28, 2018

Today: Grateful for gentle rain, a good book and a warm bed. Goodnight all!

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sore_debbie64 | @sore_debbie64 | Dec 29, 2018
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Today: Grateful for gentle rain, a good book and a warm bed. Goodnight all!

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Grateful I have a roof over my head; my brother, my roommate & my foot massager.

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